Tess Posner

Tess Posner is an American social entrepreneur and musician recognized for her contributions to artificial intelligence (AI) advocacy and ethics, with a particular focus on promoting equity and inclusion within the technology sector. Her career began with building Samsa School, a non-profit dedicated to providing digital economy job skills and education to underserved populations globally. She later played a key role in the White House initiative TechHire at Opportunity@Work, aiming to broaden diversity in the tech industry. Posner also served as a fellow at the Institute for the Future. Her most prominent role was as CEO of AI4ALL, a non-profit organization committed to making AI education and mentorship accessible to historically underrepresented youth. Under her leadership, AI4ALL engaged thousands of young individuals in its programs. Posner has been a featured speaker at numerous high-profile conferences, including SXSW and the Grace Hopper Celebration, discussing AI and technology diversity. She also co-authored the book 'The People Centered Economy: The New Ecosystem for Work.' In late 2021, Posner transitioned from her CEO role at AI4ALL to an advisory position to fully dedicate herself to her music career as an alt-pop artist. Her work in AI ethics and her advocacy for diversity have garnered significant recognition, including being named one of the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics.